Houston: Hold My Beer (and Boat) - A Look Back at Harvey's Rainpocalypse
Hey weather nerds and anyone who appreciates a good downpour story (with a dash of "oh my god, we're gonna drown!"), buckle up! We're taking a trip down memory lane to 2017, when Hurricane Harvey decided to turn Houston into a temporary swimming pool.
So, How Much Rain Did It Actually Rain?
Let's just say the rain gauge guy probably needed a therapist after this one. We're talking biblical proportions, folks. In some parts of Houston, it rained more in a few days than most places get in a whole year.
Here's the down low (get it?):
- The Most Rain Ever Recorded in the US by a Tropical Cyclone: Drumroll please... That title goes to Harvey, with a whopping 60.58 inches of rain measured near Nederland, Texas. Yeah, you read that right. Over. Five. Feet. That's enough rain to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool... several times over.
- Houston's Not-So-Grand Splash Party: The Houston metro area wasn't far behind, with many areas seeing at least 30 inches of rain. That's like taking a shower for two straight days, except way less relaxing and infinitely more flood-inducing.
Basically, it rained enough to make Noah look like an amateur.
The Funniest Part? (Just kidding, there isn't one)
The real story here isn't how much it rained, it's the fact that Harvey just wouldn't quit. It stalled over Texas, dumping rain like a toddler throwing a tantrum. This led to unprecedented flooding, displacing thousands of people and causing billions of dollars in damage.
Not exactly a laughing matter.
But hey, at least we can all appreciate the sheer absurdity of the situation. Because sometimes, when life throws a monsoon at you, all you can do is laugh (or cry, totally valid option too).
So next time you're caught in a downpour, spare a thought for Houston and Harvey's rainpocalypse. And maybe, just maybe, invest in a good raincoat.
